Forklift Operator

Surlean Foods; Forest Park (GA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Surlean Foods is seeking a forklift operator to move materials within the warehouse, load and unload trailers, and maintain equipment. You will inspect forklift condition, weigh products, and document production data as required.

The role requires teamwork, ability to operate in a fast-paced environment, and basic math skills. A high school diploma is preferred, and forklift certification is an advantage.

Qualifications

• High school degree preferred.
• Forklift certification is an advantage.
• Excellent teamwork skills required.
• Ability to read labels and numbers clearly.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic math skills (add, subtract, multiply).
• Must follow supervisor instructions.

Responsibilities

• Move materials between unloading, processing, loading, and storage areas using forklifts.
• Organize and secure stored materials (boxes, pallets).
• Load or unload materials onto pallets or platforms manually.
• Perform routine pre/post inspections of forklift equipment.
• Report damage or safety hazards to supervisor.
• Weigh products and record weight and production data on labels/tags.
• Complete forklift operator training provided by Surlean.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Teamwork

Read labels & numbers

High-speed environment

Basic math (add/subtract/multiply)

Follow instructions

Stand long periods

Education

High school diploma

Forklift certification (advantage)

Job description

Purpose:

Operates the equipped industrial forklift to move materials in the warehouse region and to load and unload truck trailers or shipping containers. Operators maintain the equipment, machines, and electrical components.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Moving controls, devices, and levers to drive forklifts of industry to transfer materials between unloading, processing, loading, and storage areas.
• Organizing and securing stored materials such as boxes, pallets, and so on.
• Loading or unloading materials manually, off or on to pallets, platforms, skids, or lifting devises.
• Performing routine post and pre inspections to ensure suitable working nature or forklift equipment.
• Reporting to Supervisor regarding any damage to faulty equipment or any other safety hazards.
• Weighing products or materials, and recording weight and further production information on label and tags.
• Completing forklift operator training provided by Surlean.
• Performing other duties as allotted by supervisor.

Working Conditions:

Frequently requires standing, lifting, walking, reaching, stooping, bending, smelling, listening, speaking, and seeing to perform the essential job duties. Work conditions vary, quitting time will vary based upon production needs, and flexibility is critical. Temperatures range from 30 to 110 degrees in processing departments. Exposure to potentially dangerous machinery and equipment are present in the plant. Potential electrical, mechanical, and chemical, hazards are also present. The noise level is high and constant. Floors are damp and slick. Must be able to bend, stoop, pull and lift up to 50 lbs., and to stand for long periods of time.

Skills and Specification:

• Excellent teamwork skills.
• Ability to read labels and numbers.
• Ability to operate in high speed and fast-paced environment.
• Ability to add, subtract, and multiply.
• Able to follow instructions as directed by Supervisor.
• Ability to stand for a long time.

Education and Qualification:

High school degree preferred. Certification in operating forklifts is an advantage.